At the moment, KL Rahul seems to not be in the plans for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Here, we take a look at the list of three reasons why KL Rahul must be considered for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
While the exclusion of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is understandable, KL Rahul might deserve another opportunity. When he was dropped from the T20 setup, he was in a genuine rough patch. Now that he is back to form, he might want another chance to prove himself in this format.
1) KL Rahul has been unstoppable after the Asia Cup
After his injury, KL Rahul has just been brilliant for Team India. Be it behind the stumps or in his role as a batter, he has been top-notch. It is now said that KL Rahul is considering batting in the middle-order in the IPL, as well. Currently, there are rumours that India might include a wicket-keeper batter at No.3. While Ishan Kishan is the frontrunner, KL Rahul can also be an option.
2) Skill-wise, Rahul is India’s best bet in West Indies for the T20 World Cup
The batter’s top skillset is one of the reasons why KL Rahul must be considered for the 2024 T20 World Cup. West Indian pitches could be slow while there is no clarity on how tracks in the USA will behave. KL Rahul’s skillsets allow him to adapt to various conditions. He has also played there before. Hence, it makes sense for the management to have him on the side.
3) KL brings calmness to the side
At the moment, the T20I Team is full of youngsters. The likes of SKY and Hardik Pandya could also come under pressure when the situation is not good. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, KL Rahul’s calmness allowed India to escape a few tough phases. Therefore, he should be considered for this attribute.
